President Donald Trump slammed "failing" Democrats for falling
short of securing a congressional seat in the most high-profile
special election yet of Trump's presidency.

"Dems failed in Kansas and are now failing in Georgia," Trump
tweeted Wednesday morning. "Great job Karen Handel! It is now
Hollywood vs. Georgia on June 20th."

Republicans have held the seat in Georgia's 6th Congressional
District for the past 40 years, but Democrats came close to
nabbing it on Tuesday. Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate, won
about 48% of the vote, while Karen Handel, his closest Republican
challenger, secured roughly 20% in a more crowded GOP field. If
Ossoff had won at least 50%, he would have secured the seat
outright.

Ossoff and Handel
will now compete in a runoff on June 20. The election is
being held to fill the seat previously held by Tom Price, who is
now the secretary of health and human services.

Special elections will hold particular importance for Democrats
this year, as Republicans currently control both the House and
Senate. Democrats are also looking to build momentum heading into
next year's midterm elections.

Liberal celebrities
poured money into Ossoff's campaign in hopes of dealing a
blow to Republicans during Trump's first 100 days in office.
Trump also commented on the funding in a tweet after the primary
Tuesday night.